July 31, 2010 | In: Love

Love is Beyond Liberation – by Radhanath Swami

We don’t chant the name of the Lord, expecting some material relief. But we chant expecting something beyond that. Material relief automatically comes when spiritual satisfaction takes place. Material pain is due to the emptiness of heart. When the heart is full with God’s love, with bhakti, where is the question of material suffering? Haridas Thakur, a great saint who lived in the sixteenth century, explains that the gain of chanting the holy names is love of God; not liberation, which is just a reflection, a subordinate principle which is automatically attained when we love God. Just like when the sun is rising, even before the sun rises all darkness is dispelled. Similarly, through the chanting of the holy names even before the sun of love of God rises in our heart, automatically all darkness is dispelled and we attain liberation. But beyond this liberation is the bliss of entering into the kingdom of God. This is the supreme blessing of God upon all humanity—the treasure, which can be attained by chanting of His names: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

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Venkata Buddhiraju

July 31st, 2010 at 2:27 am

Even sincere spiritual seekers sometimes see liberation as their ultimate purpose. But I used to ask myself this question constantly, “What would they do after liberation?”. My doubt has been cleared after reading this wonderful article by Radhanath Swami. Infact, it is worthwhile to recollect a powerful statement of Srila Prabhupada, the spiritual master of Radhanath Swami where he says, “Real love of God begins after liberation”. This shows how much Radhanath Swami is in tune with the teachings of his spiritual master.

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Shikhar Maheshwari

July 31st, 2010 at 6:27 am

HH Radhanath Swami assimilates the essence of the Vedic scriptures which are declared to be imparting the most confidential knowledge by Lord Krishna himself. He then presents before us in a form which we can digest according to our digestive power. This requires genuine humility of which HH Radhanath Swami is an embodiment.

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July 31st, 2010 at 10:01 pm

Great, I never knew this, thanks.

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Shripad

July 31st, 2010 at 10:08 pm

Thank you Radhanath Swami for helping us to know the actual and real benefit of chanting the Holy Names of God.

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July 31st, 2010 at 10:22 pm

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Shoba Ramachandran

July 31st, 2010 at 10:42 pm

Most of us consider that liberation is the ultimatum. Radhanath Swami nicely explains that liberation is a side effect of engaging in loving service of God. Thanks Maharaj

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hrishikesh mafatlal

August 1st, 2010 at 3:55 am

Radhanath Swami very nicely explains how chanting the names of the Lord should be done selflessly.

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Abhijit

August 1st, 2010 at 5:57 am

Understanding of something beyond liberation is a unique gift of Vaishnav tradition. Radhanath Swami explains it in his own charming style.

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Satish Iyer

August 1st, 2010 at 8:42 am

I have always wondered how to develop taste for chaning the holy name but as explained here by Radhanath Swami if we love God selflessly , we shall develop taste to chant the holy name just like a lover is naturally attracted to his beloved.

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Ravi Garg

August 1st, 2010 at 11:57 am

Thanks Maharaj for explaining the real purpose of chanting the holy names of Krishna……..

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Uma

August 1st, 2010 at 11:59 pm

Chanting lords holy names and selfless love for Krishna goes hand in hand. The more you chant, your love for Krishna will increase and the more you love Krishna, more you will develop love for Chanting.

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Vinay Malani

August 2nd, 2010 at 1:01 am

Our love for God should be unconditional, uninterrupted & without any motives. Only then can it be classified as true love. This is the message Radhanath Swami is trying to convey to us.

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Anil Timbe

August 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Most of the time people take to some religious practice or chanting of the names with the hope to improve material situation. Here Radhanath swami Maharaj is so nicely explaining to us what we should look for when we are chanting the holy names.

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Amarjit

August 4th, 2010 at 6:46 am

Amazing

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Bhaskar

August 5th, 2010 at 10:39 pm

Aweking article pointing to the primary and only goal of human life

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Sunny

August 8th, 2010 at 9:23 am

Its great fortune for those who have come in touch with genuine teachings of Bhakti as explained by Radhanath Swami. Chanting the holynames Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare is mentioned as the yuga dharma in the vedic scriptures. However we need expert guidance of the likes of Radhanath Swami to fully understand and implement for ultimate perfection – without such guidance there is no direction and power in our spiritual practices

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sharda gokarn

August 10th, 2010 at 5:22 am

What a beautiful explanation regarding love of god given by Maharaj. Thank you so much, Maharaj.

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Ram Mohan Gupta

August 10th, 2010 at 11:21 pm

We achieve everything by chanting the holy name – freedom from suffering, libreation and ultimately love of God. Thanks to Radhanath Swami Maharaj for the lucid explanantion.

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Hemangi Gopi

August 10th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

Thanks to Radhanath Swami Maharaj. I hope to become more serious in chanting of the holy names.

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August 11th, 2010 at 3:11 pm

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Unmesh

August 12th, 2010 at 10:23 pm

Under sheletr of H H Radhanath Swami we are sure that all darkness will be dispelled.

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umesh

August 13th, 2010 at 1:24 am

Radhanath Swami very clearly puts here that the love for God,Krishna is much more important than liberation and liberation is mere a by product of that. Its very important because in genereal the libertation is considered to be the most imp thing in spirituality.

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priya aiyar

August 13th, 2010 at 6:18 am

Very often we don’t take to our daily routine of chanting very seriously. Things apparently don’t seem to change much. But just as Maharaj has pointed out chanting is the only thing that can make a big difference. It can make one progress spiritually in leaps and bounds without one requiring great material intelligence. Thanks Maharaj this article has opened my eyes.

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Tushar Gaikwad

August 13th, 2010 at 11:36 am

This article very nicely points out that chanting of the Holy names of Krishna will definitely bring happiness beyond reach by satisfying material desires. Radhanath swami really knows the art of imparting spiritual truths in simpler undestandable way.

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Pravin

August 16th, 2010 at 7:20 am

HH Radhanath Swami maharaj reasoning of pain is very enlightening:- “Material pain is due to the emptiness of heart”

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Rajeev

August 20th, 2010 at 12:39 am

Goal of our human life is very nicely explained by Maharaj. Thanks for this wonderful article.

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Lakshmi Priya

August 20th, 2010 at 3:09 pm

Nice explanation of yuga dharma. Thank you so much Maharaj

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Phani

August 21st, 2010 at 11:24 pm

Radhanath Swami Maharaj always speaks absolute truth.

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niraj

August 21st, 2010 at 11:31 pm

Maharaj explation is amazing.

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vrajakrsna das

August 24th, 2010 at 11:15 am

Hare krsna. thanks for the postings , articles, everything.

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Vidya Patham

August 24th, 2010 at 11:51 am

Thank you Radhanath Swami for explaining how love is greater than liberation.

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Narotam

August 24th, 2010 at 10:36 pm

Radhanath Swami is giving us the direction to experience the higher taste in spiritual life

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suresh

August 24th, 2010 at 11:29 pm

Thank you Maharaj for remebering us, chanting is only meant for getting the Love of Godhead.

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Jagdish Majethiya

August 25th, 2010 at 6:15 am

Very Insightful – love of God is way beyond liberation and the only way to rekindle the love of God is through chanting the Holy Name of Lord.

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Dr Yuvaraj J Bhosale

August 25th, 2010 at 7:51 am

gain of chanting the holy names is love of God- I liked it. Thanks Radhanth Swami

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seema

August 25th, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Chanting is the means to dispel our material pain

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Sita devi dasi

August 25th, 2010 at 10:26 pm

Material pain and suffering is mainly due to forgetfulness of Krishna. When we are conscious of krishna in our lives then there is no suffering as the heart is fully satisfied. Krishna for our own good tells us to take to path of his worship but due to false ego the living entity resists and remains sufferring in this material world.

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M. Pandurangayya Shetty

August 26th, 2010 at 1:04 am

Love of God is the final achievement of a person in this life. Radhanath Swami helps anyone who wants it. All glories to Radhanath Swami.

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Shesh Arora

August 27th, 2010 at 10:48 am

Thankyou Radhanath Swami for such wonderful explanation about the holynames of the Lord

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Madhura

August 27th, 2010 at 1:56 pm

Maharaj ki jay!

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Dr Yuvaraj J Bhosale

August 27th, 2010 at 9:58 pm

Material relief automatically comes when spiritual satisfaction takes place- thank you radhanath swami for this quote

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Seema.M.P

August 28th, 2010 at 4:23 am

H.H.Radhanath Swami has always inspired me because of his pure consciousness which effortlessly reflects in his messages. He not only speaks but always has been a personal example of what he speaks.

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vandana

August 28th, 2010 at 6:09 pm

Radhanath swami is a great source of inspiration for several thousands of people.

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mona

August 29th, 2010 at 12:56 am

Material relief automatically comes when spiritual satisfaction takes place. – some day i hope i realise this statement.Thank u Maharaj

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dr yuvaraj Bhosale

August 29th, 2010 at 3:17 am

the supreme blessing of God upon all humanity—the treasure, which can be attained by chanting of His names

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dr yuvaraj Bhosale

August 29th, 2010 at 3:18 am

Thanks Radhanath Swami

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Dr Yuvaraj J Bhosale

September 1st, 2010 at 1:03 am

Material pain is due to the emptiness of heart- Radhanth Swami.

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samir paleja

September 1st, 2010 at 7:58 am

Superb!

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Navin Poojary

September 1st, 2010 at 8:51 am

This is such a deep philosophical point. That liberation which great great yogis are aspiring for their entire lifetime. But thorugh process of chanting of Holy names the same liberation comes as a by Product. Primary being attaining Love of God and sharing sweet relations with him.Indeed, we are thankful to saints like Radhanath Swami who gave us access to such information

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Dr Yuvaraj J Bhosale

September 1st, 2010 at 6:13 pm

When the heart is full, with Krishna’s love, bhakti, where is the question of material suffering? – H H radhanath Swami

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Manasa

September 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pm

H.H.Radhanath Swami’s teachings are wonderful

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Y.Raja Shekar

September 3rd, 2010 at 11:32 am

“Material relief automatically comes when spiritual satisfaction takes place”. This statement of Radhanath Swami is so much hope giving. As Radhanath Swami explains else where if we water the root of the tree, i.e. worship Krishna, then automatically all parts of the tree are nourished, i.e., all are satisfied.

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Shoba Fernandes

September 5th, 2010 at 5:16 am

The results achieved from chanting of the holy name is beyond anything that can be achieved through karma kanda practices, mystic powers or mental speculation. Only chanting can help us develop pure love of God.

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Pawan Sabharwal

September 6th, 2010 at 11:17 am

As it rightly said ” Chant Hare Krishna and Be Happy “.

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Phani

September 6th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

Radhanath Swami is revealing here the essence of Bhakthi. Radhanath Swami Maharaj ki Jai.

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Naveen

September 7th, 2010 at 1:27 am

Radhanath Swami as always is inspiring us all to chant the holy names of the Lord with sincerity by explaining their glories and potency.

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M Pandu Rangayya Shetty

September 7th, 2010 at 2:56 am

Love of God is the eternal asset of a soul. Radhanath swami gives clear understanding of what we are supposed to hanker for. Liberation is subordinate of Love of God. Thanks a lot for kind explanation. All glories to Radhanath Swami

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September 11th, 2010 at 6:43 am

thank you HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj!

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